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Michigan governor clears pro sports without fans
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer granted permission Thursday for professional sports to return "without a live audience."
Who is built for 60 games and who could struggle? Our MLB experts weigh in
No one knows what will transpire in this year's unique format, but that didn't keep us from making our picks for MVP, the team to beat and more.
Cubs prez envisions fans in stands, on rooftops
Cubs president Crane Kenney envisions fans in Wrigley Field and on the adjacent rooftops soon after Opening Day.
Locked in bathrooms, sharing gloves and other strange moments in baseball history
A player once got locked in a dugout bathroom. A ball got lodged in a pitcher's glove and he had to throw the entire glove to first base. Two center fielders on two different teams shared a glove for an entire series. Yes, baseball can be strange.
Fantasy impact of the DH coming to the NL
Highlighting the nine NL teams that should benefit most from the universal DH, led by a Los Angeles Dodgers squad that was made for the extra bat.
2020 MLB shortened fantasy baseball season FAQ
Answering your questions about how ESPN Fantasy baseball will work with the 60-game MLB season.
Vote to determine ESPN's all-time greatest college baseball team
To celebrate the NCAA baseball postseason that would have been, ESPN is launching a fan-voted greatest college lineup position by position. Today you can vote for relief pitcher, first base and third base.
The greatest two-way college baseball player ever? Probably John Olerud
The former Washington State Cougar hit .434 on campus and posted a career pitching record of 26-4.
MLB predictions: Who will thrive, struggle in 60-game season?
No one knows what will transpire in this year's unique format, but that didn't keep us from making our picks for MVP, the team to beat and more.
Kasko, former Red Sox player and manager, dies
Eddie Kasko, who spent 29 seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization as a player, manager and executive, died Wednesday. He was 88.
Manfred: MLB, union need to be 'better' for fans
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, in an interview with the Associated Press on Wednesday, said everyone involved in the game -- from management to the players -- "owe it to our fans to be better than we've been the last three months."
Tigers, M's, Red Sox announce positive tests
Members of the Tigers, Mariners and Red Sox organizations have tested positive for COVID-19, team executives said. No names were released.
MLB submits plan for Blue Jays to play in Toronto
Major League Baseball has submitted a plan to the Canadian government to play in Toronto this year and health authorities are examining it. Health authorities in Ontario will also need to support the plan, a spokeswoman said.
Tigers, M's announce positive tests within teams
Tigers general manager Al Avila says one player and one staff member have tested positive for the coronavirus, and Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said a few of his players have tested positive.
Why the 2020 MLB season is a perfect time to try roto fantasy baseball
A shortened season poses challenges to the head-to-head points format that are easily overcome with the original rotisserie-style scoring system. Why not take the 10-week plunge to see how you like it?
Tigers GM says 1 player, 1 staffer test positive
Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila says one player and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19.
Inside the weird and wild numbers we could see in a 60-game MLB season
Baseball is about to embark on its shortest season ever, so we look at just how weird 2020's stats could be.
Reports: Rockies star Blackmon has coronavirus
Four-time All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon is one of three Rockies players to have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple reports.
A .400 hitter? 30 wins to make the playoffs? How wild a 60-game season could really get
Baseball is about to embark on its shortest season ever, so we look at just how weird 2020's stats could be.
MLB season brings joy, regret and uncertainty about the future
There's going to be baseball after all. Which makes this a day for joy, regret and uncertainty.